The Bladerunner Black Stab Resistant Plate Carrier is a purpose-built Ripstop Nylon shell designed to hold Bladerunner's ultra-thin stab resistant plates in front and rear plate pockets, positioning ballistic coverage directly over the wearer's vital organs. The carrier weighs under 100 g, ships in sizes from Small through to 5XL, and is also available in white.

Who this is for

• Security and close-protection professionals who need a low-profile carrier worn under or over clothing for daily stab threat management.
• Public-sector and emergency-service workers in roles where edged-weapon threats are a realistic occupational hazard and discretion matters.
• Civilian users seeking personal protection against edged-weapon attacks who want a carrier that accepts an industry-standard 25 x 30 cm hard plate format.

Plate compatibility

The front and rear pockets each measure 25 x 30 cm — the industry standard for hard armour plates — and accept Bladerunner's own ultra-thin stab resistant plates. The pockets can also accommodate other hard armour plates cut to the same 25 x 30 cm footprint. Each pocket fastens with a Velcro closure to secure the plate during wear.

Sizing and adjustability

Multiple elasticated straps with Velcro fasteners allow the plate pockets to be repositioned both vertically and laterally across the torso, so the coverage zone can be dialled to the wearer's build regardless of size. The carrier runs from Small to 5XL; use the chest and waist measurements in the size chart below to select the correct size. Contact us with any sizing questions before ordering.

Comfort and construction

The shell is cut from Ripstop Nylon, a woven fabric that resists tearing along a snag line and holds up to repeated daily use. The full carrier weighs under 100 g without plates, adding almost no perceptible mass to the wearer's kit load. The black colourway sits discreetly under a jacket or outer layer.

Specifications

Fit and carrier compatibility

Select your size using the chest circumference measurements below. The carrier is designed specifically around Bladerunner's ultra-thin stab resistant plates but will accept any hard armour plate with a 25 x 30 cm footprint.

Frequently asked questions

What plate sizes fit in this carrier?

The front and rear pockets each measure 25 x 30 cm, matching the industry-standard hard armour plate footprint. Bladerunner's own ultra-thin stab resistant plates are the intended fit. Any hard plate cut to the same 25 x 30 cm dimensions will also seat correctly in the pockets.

Does this carrier come with plates?

No. This listing is for the carrier shell only. The stab resistant plates are sold separately. The carrier is designed to be purchased alongside Bladerunner's ultra-thin stab resistant plates, which are available on the Bladerunner site.

Can I use this carrier with plates other than Bladerunner's own?

Yes, provided the plate measures 25 x 30 cm. The pockets will accept any hard armour plate at that footprint. The carrier was engineered around Bladerunner's own plates, so fit and positioning will be most consistent with those plates.

How do I adjust where the plates sit on my torso?

The carrier uses multiple elasticated straps with Velcro fasteners. Loosening and repositioning the straps lets you move each plate pocket up, down, left, or right to centre the coverage zone over your vital organs. No tools are required.

How does the carrier weigh under 100 g without plates?

The shell is constructed from Ripstop Nylon, which achieves high tear resistance at low fabric weight. Because the carrier carries no integral ballistic or stab-resistant material of its own — protection comes entirely from the inserted plates — the shell stays exceptionally light.

What size should I order?

Measure your chest circumference and cross-reference it against the size chart in the Fit and carrier compatibility section above. If your measurement falls at the boundary of two sizes or you have an unusual torso proportion, contact us and we will advise before you order.